Alex Cross fights more psychotic criminals and we're led down their twisted and depraved paths. It also ends on a cliff hanger which is frustrating asAlex Cross fights more psychotic criminals and we're led down their twisted and depraved paths. It also ends on a cliff hanger which is frustrating as a reader....more

It's a fairly well done Batman story with the entire diet-Batman family being put in danger from Lady Shiva. It's nice to see them develop the CassandIt's a fairly well done Batman story with the entire diet-Batman family being put in danger from Lady Shiva. It's nice to see them develop the Cassandra Cain character even more than they did when she had her own comic. My biggest complaint was the changing of artists half way through the book. As a reader, that was very distracting....more

The author makes one good point, which is that we need to make sure that we don't misinterpret God's special revelation and then use that misinterpretThe author makes one good point, which is that we need to make sure that we don't misinterpret God's special revelation and then use that misinterpretation to misinterpret God's natural revelation. Unfortunately, that's the author's only point, and he hammers it chapter after chapter without building on it or moving on from it....more

The mystery story itself was good. What I cannot abide was the horrible treatment of not one but two characters created by Ian Fleming, and their horrThe mystery story itself was good. What I cannot abide was the horrible treatment of not one but two characters created by Ian Fleming, and their horrible mistreatment in this novel by Raymond Benson....more

It was a decent enough story with the Birds of Prey getting to know each other in the "Rebirth" universe. My inward groaning was the issues with the lIt was a decent enough story with the Birds of Prey getting to know each other in the "Rebirth" universe. My inward groaning was the issues with the letterer and the colorist with bubbles being pointed over the wrongs character's head and one panel in which Black Canary was colored with red hair. It should never have made it to print with those types of issues....more

It's a decent spy novel chock full of intrigue and adventure. It was sad to see one of the main characters be killed off, but I suppose that the authoIt's a decent spy novel chock full of intrigue and adventure. It was sad to see one of the main characters be killed off, but I suppose that the author assumed that it was time....more

DC Comics created a boondoggle with the New 52 Superman and the Rebirth Superman. How can it possibly be rectified? Create a convoluted story involvinDC Comics created a boondoggle with the New 52 Superman and the Rebirth Superman. How can it possibly be rectified? Create a convoluted story involving Mr. Mxyzptlk, fifth dimensional magic, love and viola, a merged timeline. At least Superman's not in a onesie anymore....more

This is a decent collection of poetry from a man not particularly known for being a poet. In places, it shows, but in other places, his rhyming schemeThis is a decent collection of poetry from a man not particularly known for being a poet. In places, it shows, but in other places, his rhyming scheme is rather good....more

I was rather concerned that they were not going to be able to pull this off, as the thought of it doesn't readily lend itself to being doable. There aI was rather concerned that they were not going to be able to pull this off, as the thought of it doesn't readily lend itself to being doable. There are some good parts, but on the whole, it's really not that great of a story....more

The concept of women fighting modern gladiatorial games is an okay concept. Character assassination of world leaders is not an okay concept. Throw inThe concept of women fighting modern gladiatorial games is an okay concept. Character assassination of world leaders is not an okay concept. Throw in the brutality and foul language and you really don't have an appealing or enjoyable story....more

It's a very short, introductory novella into the author's "Star Dragon 13" series. It has it's moments, but it was really hampered by its brevity andIt's a very short, introductory novella into the author's "Star Dragon 13" series. It has it's moments, but it was really hampered by its brevity and it also didn't really dig into the characters as you would expect an introductory novella to do....more

It's a very beautiful poem about a skylark and its beautiful birdsong. The rhyming scheme is a little clunky in places, but it's obvious that ShelleyIt's a very beautiful poem about a skylark and its beautiful birdsong. The rhyming scheme is a little clunky in places, but it's obvious that Shelley was passionate about what he was writing about here....more

The book builds and builds in anticipation, but then skips abruptly to or over entire plot points. I could have also skipped the entire Swamp Thing chThe book builds and builds in anticipation, but then skips abruptly to or over entire plot points. I could have also skipped the entire Swamp Thing chapter. What saves this book is the ending. What an ending! What an amazing ending! I cannot wait to read the next book to see what happens, simply because of the amazing ending....more

James Bond has always had villains who were larger than life, but this particular villain was so larger than life that he was over the top. The sharkJames Bond has always had villains who were larger than life, but this particular villain was so larger than life that he was over the top. The shark jumping moment came when Bond had to solve a math problem to defuse a bomb. Thank goodness this was never made into a film....more

It's very typical of G.K. Chesterton's fiction to be very hectic and even nonsensical, but with a killer ending that makes the ride worthwhile. I didIt's very typical of G.K. Chesterton's fiction to be very hectic and even nonsensical, but with a killer ending that makes the ride worthwhile. I did not feel that in this one. I appreciate what he was trying to accomplish, but for myself, personally, I felt that the ending fell quite flat....more

This book obviously has very deep meanings behind each chapter in it; however, their brevity as well as their obscurity makes it very difficult to gleThis book obviously has very deep meanings behind each chapter in it; however, their brevity as well as their obscurity makes it very difficult to glean any meaning in several of them. Needless to say, this is not a light read, and will probably take several re-readings before the book is fully appreciated....more

I will give the book an A for originality. I don't think the Brothers Grimm could have thought this one up, and yet, it's not quite the Brothers GrimmI will give the book an A for originality. I don't think the Brothers Grimm could have thought this one up, and yet, it's not quite the Brothers Grimm either. It's a good book, but it's not great....more

This is a great little book in which John Bunyan (though some doubt its authorship) laments the interdenominational fighting which comes at the cost oThis is a great little book in which John Bunyan (though some doubt its authorship) laments the interdenominational fighting which comes at the cost of those souls which are actually lost. If you weren't taking a hard look at your denomination's rhetoric before reading this book, you most definitely will once you've finished it....more

Yet another fantastic addition to the Aquaman graphic novel series. What makes it so poignant is its hard look at diplomacy and discussing when a violYet another fantastic addition to the Aquaman graphic novel series. What makes it so poignant is its hard look at diplomacy and discussing when a violent approach is necessary or not....more

R.C. Sproul takes the Olivet Discourse and breaks it down into a concise and well thought out argument and outline in order to make sense of one of thR.C. Sproul takes the Olivet Discourse and breaks it down into a concise and well thought out argument and outline in order to make sense of one of the most confused passages in all of Scripture, and he does it in a way that shows he's after the truth of the passage and not a theological agenda....more

Trying to grasp the infinite in the finite is an impossible task, yet R.C. Sproul does the best he can with even less to work with than most authors wTrying to grasp the infinite in the finite is an impossible task, yet R.C. Sproul does the best he can with even less to work with than most authors who tackle this subject. If you want to hit the highlights on the study of God before you dive into the deep end of the pool, then this is the book for you....more

R.C. Sproul tackles the entire of concept of justification and goes through the paces of explaining both the Protestant as well as the Roman CatholicR.C. Sproul tackles the entire of concept of justification and goes through the paces of explaining both the Protestant as well as the Roman Catholic view on the subject. That being said, he is a Protestant, so there's a significant amount given to Martin Luther and how he wrestled with the subject and came to the conclusions that he did. It's definitely worth a read....more

I have mixed feelings about this book. On the one hand, R.C. Sproul does a fantastic job of hermeneutics when he breaks down the best of Jesus' parablI have mixed feelings about this book. On the one hand, R.C. Sproul does a fantastic job of hermeneutics when he breaks down the best of Jesus' parables. On the other hand, he doesn't really explain what the parables actually are. He touches on it briefly, but the majority of the time is simply spent explaining the parables....more

R.C. Sproul does a fantastic job answering one of theology's most difficult questions. He splits hairs over totally depravity, but that doesn't greatlR.C. Sproul does a fantastic job answering one of theology's most difficult questions. He splits hairs over totally depravity, but that doesn't greatly detract from his concise investigation into this deep issue....more

The title makes you think that you're about to read a "Health and Wealth Gospel" tract, but it's actually a brief examination of the "Beatitudes" andThe title makes you think that you're about to read a "Health and Wealth Gospel" tract, but it's actually a brief examination of the "Beatitudes" and the actually blessings which Christ promises....more

I'm not saying that this book is not good, but it's clearly not up to par with the rest of this book series. It really felt more like an economics lesI'm not saying that this book is not good, but it's clearly not up to par with the rest of this book series. It really felt more like an economics lesson, albeit a good one, rather than a book deeply steeped in what the Bible says about money. Yes, it does address that, but not as deeply and fully as the others books in this book series do....more

R.C. Sproul hits the nail on the head when he points out that most people have absolutely no idea what the term "born again" actually means. After divR.C. Sproul hits the nail on the head when he points out that most people have absolutely no idea what the term "born again" actually means. After diving into the passage in the Gospel of John and seeing the redundancy of the term "born again Christian", the reader will come away more knowledgeable in the Christian faith....more

R.C. Sproul does a fantastic job addressing this delicate issue by looking at both sides fairly and honestly, and basing his response on what the BiblR.C. Sproul does a fantastic job addressing this delicate issue by looking at both sides fairly and honestly, and basing his response on what the Bible says....more

What a fantastic little book on just what it means to evangelize, and how any attempt to refuse this awesome responsibility is to simply disobey the cWhat a fantastic little book on just what it means to evangelize, and how any attempt to refuse this awesome responsibility is to simply disobey the commands of Christ....more

This is a very hard subject to talk about, but R.C. Sproul handles it in a way which is centered solely on the teachings of the Bible and not the patrThis is a very hard subject to talk about, but R.C. Sproul handles it in a way which is centered solely on the teachings of the Bible and not the patriotic passions which often taint this discussion....more